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V2 rocket found in Essex

The remains of a German V2 rocket have been discovered at Harwich in Essex.

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V2 rocket remains found in Essex

A German V2 rocket

The remains of a German V2 rocket have been discovered at Harwich in Essex.

Military explosives experts have been called to the scene and are considering whether to carry out a controlled explosion.

V2 rockets caused serious loss of life and substantial damage to towns and cities during WW2.

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    Royal Navy and Army bomb disposal experts have removed the remnants of a V2 rocket which was submerged off the Essex coast at Harwich.

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    Royal Navy divers recovered a World War Two V2 rocket from the harbour at Harwich in Essex

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    Bomb disposal unit is currently in Harwich waiting for low tide, which will allow them to carry out further assessments on the V2 missile.